Hamilton Beach 31401 Countertop vs Toshiba AC25CEW-BS Toaster Oven Side-by-Side Comparison
Hamilton Beach 31401 vs Toshiba AC25CEW-BS Toaster Oven. An energy-saving small-sized countertop toaster oven versus our best-value medium-sized unit.
Toshiba AC25CEW-BS
Tested Using Methodology v1.0Hamilton Beach 31401
Tested Using Methodology v1.0
Overall Verdict
- Performance (50%)7.7
- Design (25%)7.5
- Usability (25%)6.8
- Performance (50%)5.1
- Design (25%)3.6
- Usability (25%)4.6
The Hamilton Beach 31401 is inexpensive, even when considering its basic design, small size, and light weight. On the other hand, the Toshiba AC25CEW-BS is our choice for the best-value medium-sized countertop convection toaster oven not simply because it only costs a bit more.
The Hamilton saves energy thanks to its two quartz heating elements and low power output of 1200 W. However, that significantly hindered its performance. This was especially true for dishes that require a long cooking time and/or a high temperature.
In comparison, the Toshiba, with four nichrome heating elements running on 1500 W, produced well-rounded results in our test dishes. Of course, the fact that the Toshiba has a convection system while the Hamilton doesn’t is another factor.
The Hamilton yields in terms of overall construction quality, although not by much. Neither of the two has an internal light or any other features of usability. The Toshiba has three tray levels while the Hamilton only has two. Both come with the basic baking pan and rack, but the Toshiba also includes a rotisserie kit and rack clamp.
The Toshiba’s digital display provides more unique cooking functions whilst the Hamilton’s analog control offers a stay-on feature. Both are easy to use although it can be difficult to pinpoint an exact time and temperature with the Hamilton’s control dials.
Pros & Cons
- Highly affordable
- Good value in terms of functionality and accessories
- Lightweight but sturdy design
- Easy-to-turn knobs
- High-contrast digital display
- Cool-touch door handle
- Easy-to-clean stainless steel exterior
- Lightweight and small size
- Easy-to-clean stainless steel exterior
- Cool-touch door handle
- Simple control knobs
- Stay-on feature
- Quartz heating elements have safeguards
- Energy-saving
- No safety mechanism for the door
- Convection fan isn’t all-applicable
- No internal lighting
- No convection fan
- No internal lighting
- No safety mechanism for the door
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Alan Nguyen is a writer and product reviewer at HealthyKitchen101. His major in English language teaching taught him to present concise information. In addition to his cooking hobby, he values the practical aspects of household appliances.
Lap is Head of the Research, Testing, and Review Team (RTR Team) at HealthyKitchen101.com, where he directs and supervises the testing of kitchen gadgets and appliances.
Tuyet Pham is an award-winning Saigonese chef passionate about delicious and healthful foods. At HealthyKitchen101, she develops recipes and collaborates with our Research, Testing, and Review lab to evaluate the performance of cooking appliances. Her assessments add a strong authoritative voice to our product scoring process.